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Hi, I’m Alex Gooch, a Director of Photography and Post-Production Editor with over 25 years of experience in broadcast and branded content production. I specialize in managing and executing complex productions across various locations, working with some of the world’s leading broadcasters, agencies, and global blue-chip brands. I’m passionate about delivering high-impact visual storytelling in genres like documentaries, commercials, corporate films, and live events.
I thrive on leading creative teams, innovating workflows, and bringing projects to life with technical precision and creative vision. Whether working on set or in post-production, I aim to produce work that meets the highest standards and inspires audiences worldwide.
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Work Experience
Founder & Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Purple Door Media Ltd
December 1, 2011 - PresentFounded and lead a full-service video production company specialising in film, motion graphics, and animation, delivering compelling content for a diverse global client base that includes major blue-chip corporations and leading broadcasters such as ITN Productions, Reuters, Microsoft, NHS, Al Jazeera, and Compass Group. Lead camera operation for high-impact shoots across studio, corporate, and location environments. Responsible for editing, colour correction, sound design, and graphics in a fast-paced post-production pipeline. Manage and inspire internal creative teams and external collaborators to produce broadcast-standard work. Ensured project success through creative direction, logistical oversight, and technical precision.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Websedge
January 1, 2011 - July 10, 2025Oversaw the production and delivery of a wide variety of video projects across public, private, and third-sector clients. Worked hands-on as Director of Photography for both UK and international shoots, maintaining high production values across all outputs. Key clients included the UK Government, US Government, PwC, TUC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Managed production crews, post workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless execution across multiple concurrent projects.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at HBL Media
August 1, 2007 - July 10, 2025Led the visual and editorial execution of corporate films and branded content from shoot through to delivery. Supervised the in-house post-production department, developing workflows and ensuring timely delivery of polished, broadcast-quality edits. Operated as lead Director of Photography on projects for major institutions including the London Stock Exchange, Barclays, the Local Government Association, and the CBI. Played a central role in developing creative concepts and translating them into visually engaging video content.
Producer / Director Camera at BBC
January 1, 2003 - July 10, 2025Worked as a camera operator and self-shooting director on flagship BBC programmes including Newsnight, Kilroy, Question Time, Watchdog, and Crimewatch. Delivered editorially rigorous, visually engaging segments under tight broadcast deadlines. Collaborated with journalists, producers, and editorial teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and technical excellence.
DV Director / Camera Operator at Anglia TV / Granada / ITV
January 1, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed and shot video segments and VTs for a range of regional and national shows including Trisha, The Wright Stuff, Loose Women, and Jerry Springer UK. Operated as a self-shooting director, combining on-location camera work with story-driven creative execution. Gained deep experience working in fast-turnaround television environments, contributing to high-volume broadcast schedules.
Founder & Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Purple Door Media Ltd
December 1, 2011 - PresentFounded and led a full-service video production company specialising in film, motion graphics, and animation, delivering compelling content for a diverse global client base including major blue-chip corporations and broadcasters such as ITN Productions, Reuters, Microsoft, NHS, Al Jazeera and Compass Group. Led camera operation for high-impact shoots across studio, corporate, and location environments. Managed editing, colour correction, sound design, and graphics in a fast-paced post-production pipeline. Managed and inspired internal creative teams and external collaborators to produce broadcast-standard work. Ensured project success through creative direction, logistical oversight, and technical precision.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Websedge
January 1, 2011 - July 10, 2025Oversaw production and delivery of diverse video projects for public, private, and third-sector clients. Served as Director of Photography for UK and international shoots, maintaining high production values. Managed production crews, post workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless execution of multiple concurrent projects. Key clients included UK Government, US Government, PwC, TUC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at HBL Media
August 1, 2007 - July 10, 2025Led the visual and editorial execution of corporate films and branded content from shoot to delivery. Supervised in-house post-production department, developing workflows and ensuring timely delivery of polished broadcast-quality edits. Operated as lead Director of Photography on projects for institutions including London Stock Exchange, Barclays, Local Government Association, and CBI. Played a central role in creative concept development and visual storytelling.
Producer / Director Camera at BBC
January 1, 2003 - July 10, 2025Worked as camera operator and self-shooting director on flagship BBC programmes including Newsnight, Kilroy, Question Time, Watchdog, and Crimewatch. Delivered editorially rigorous, visually engaging segments under tight broadcast deadlines. Collaborated with journalists, producers, and editorial teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and technical excellence.
DV Director / Camera Operator at Anglia TV / Granada / ITV
January 1, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed and shot video segments and VTs for regional and national shows such as Trisha, The Wright Stuff, Loose Women, and Jerry Springer UK. Operated as a self-shooting director, combining on-location camera work with story-driven creative execution. Gained extensive experience in fast-turnaround television environments, supporting high-volume broadcast schedules.
Founder & Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Purple Door Media Ltd
December 1, 2011 - PresentFounded and lead a full-service video production company specialising in film, motion graphics, and animation, delivering compelling content for a diverse global client base including major corporations and leading broadcasters such as ITN Productions, Reuters, Microsoft, NHS, Al Jazeera and Compass Group. Lead camera operation for high-impact shoots across studio, corporate, and location environments. Manage editing, colour correction, sound design, and graphics in a fast-paced post-production pipeline. Inspire internal creative teams and external collaborators to produce broadcast-standard work, ensuring project success through creative direction, logistical oversight, and technical precision.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Websedge
January 1, 2011 - July 10, 2025Oversaw the production and delivery of a wide variety of video projects across public, private, and third-sector clients. Worked hands-on as Director of Photography for both UK and international shoots, ensuring high production values. Key clients included the UK Government, US Government, PwC, TUC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Managed production crews, post workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless execution across multiple concurrent projects.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at HBL Media
August 1, 2007 - July 10, 2025Led visual and editorial execution of corporate films and branded content from shoot through delivery. Supervised in-house post-production, developing workflows and ensuring timely delivery of broadcast-quality edits. Operated as lead Director of Photography on projects for major institutions including the London Stock Exchange, Barclays, the Local Government Association, and the CBI. Played a central role in developing creative concepts and translating them into visually engaging video content.
Producer / Director Camera at BBC
January 1, 2003 - July 10, 2025Worked as a camera operator and self-shooting director on flagship BBC programmes including Newsnight, Kilroy, Question Time, Watchdog, and Crimewatch. Delivered editorially rigorous, visually engaging segments under tight broadcast deadlines. Collaborated with journalists, producers, and editorial teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and technical excellence.
DV Director / Camera Operator at Anglia TV / Granada / ITV
January 1, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed and shot video segments and VTs for regional and national shows including Trisha, The Wright Stuff, Loose Women, and Jerry Springer UK. Operated as a self-shooting director combining on-location camera work with story-driven creative execution. Gained experience working in fast-turnaround television environments with high-volume broadcast schedules.
Founder & Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Purple Door Media Ltd
December 1, 2011 - PresentFounded and lead a full-service video production company specializing in film, motion graphics, and animation, delivering compelling content for a diverse global client base including major blue-chip corporations and leading broadcasters. Lead camera operation for high-impact shoots across studio, corporate, and location environments. Manage fast-paced editing, colour correction, sound design, and graphics post-production workflows. Inspire and manage internal creative teams and external collaborators to produce broadcast-standard work. Oversee creative direction, logistics, and technical precision to ensure project success.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at Websedge
December 31, 2011 - July 10, 2025Oversaw production and delivery of a wide range of video projects across public, private, and third-sector clients. Worked hands-on as Director of Photography on UK and international shoots maintaining high production values. Managed production crews, post workflows, scheduling, and stakeholder communications to ensure seamless execution across multiple concurrent projects. Key clients included UK Government, US Government, PwC, TUC, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.
Head of Production, Camera Operator & Post-Production Editor at HBL Media
August 31, 2007 - July 10, 2025Led visual and editorial execution of corporate films and branded content from shoot through delivery. Supervised in-house post-production, developing workflows and ensuring timely delivery of polished broadcast-quality edits. Lead Director of Photography for major institutions including London Stock Exchange, Barclays, Local Government Association, and CBI. Played a central role in creative concept development translating ideas into visually engaging video content.
Producer / Director Camera at BBC
December 31, 2003 - July 10, 2025Worked as camera operator and self-shooting director on flagship BBC programs including Newsnight, Kilroy, Question Time, Watchdog, and Crimewatch. Delivered editorially rigorous, visually engaging segments under tight deadlines. Collaborated with journalists, producers, and editorial teams to ensure cohesive storytelling and technical excellence.
DV Director / Camera Operator at Anglia TV / Granada / ITV
December 31, 2003 - July 10, 2025Directed and shot video segments and VTs for regional and national shows including Trisha, The Wright Stuff, Loose Women, and Jerry Springer UK. Operated as self-shooting director combining on-location camera work with story-driven creative execution. Gained deep experience in fast-turnaround television environments contributing to high-volume broadcast schedules.
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Media & Entertainment, Government, Financial Services, Healthcare, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization
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